HEALTH

 The Health Committee of Parliament has strongly condemned the sudden closure of the Renal Unit at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital, a decision that has tragically led to the deaths of three kidney patients. The unit was shut down almost…
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The Coalition of Students of the Schools of Hygiene is demanding their two-year’ unpaid trainee allowance owed since January 2023, including a full year for the 2021 Ho School of Hygiene certificate batch. The students who raised…
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The latest data from the 2022 Ghana Demographic and Health Survey (GDHS) reveals that nearly half (47.4%) of Ghanaian infants aged 0 to 5 months are not being exclusively breastfed.  This statistic has shown little change over the past…
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Medical practitioners at the Ear, Nose, and Throat Unit of Korle Bu Teaching Hospital are increasingly concerned about the rising number of head and neck cancer cases among young people in Ghana. In response, the Ear, Nose, and Throat…
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President Akufo-Addo has commissioned the Phase II expansion project of the University of Health and Allied Sciences (UHAS), highlighting the significance of this development for Ghana's healthcare sector. Reflecting on the project's…
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The National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) has launched a massive free annual health check-up programme in Accra to ensure that every Ghanaian receives at least one annual medical check-up. The initiative aims to address existing…
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In recent days, the conversation around sexual wellness has expanded significantly, with dildos and sex enhancements becoming more mainstream. Ghana’s Supreme Court has declared, an existing law that criminalises unnatural sexual…
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Eating together as a family has been a time-honoured that not only nourishes the body but also strengthens familial bonds and promotes unity. The act of sharing a meal provides an opportunity family members to come together, disconnect from…
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Ghana is set to introduce paternity leave as part of a series of labour reforms planned for this year.  The announcement was made by Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam during his mid-year budget review presentation to Parliament…
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Disease X is not a specific disease but is the name given to a potential novel infectious agent. It represents an illness which is currently unknown but could pose a serious microbial threat to humans in the future. A WHO report…
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